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Caftyl

Paracetamol 500 mg & Caffeine 65 mg

Description

Caftyl (Paracetamol & Caffeine) is a fast acting and safe analgesic with marked antipyretic property. It is specially suitable for patients who, for any reason, can not tolerate aspirin or other analgesics. The presence of Caffeine increases the effectiveness of Paracetamol.

Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal function impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis). It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to paracetamol or caffeine.

Paracetamol & Caffeine should be given cautiously in the following cases : In patients with hepatic or renal failure, in patients taking other hepatotoxic medication. Prolonged use of the drug without consulting with a physician should be avoided.

Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.

Paracetamol & Caffeine increases the effect of chloramphenicol and coumarin anti-coagulant. Risk of hepatotoxicity of paracetamol may be increased in alcoholics or in patients taking other anti- epileptic medications.

Symptoms of Paracetamol overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 40 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur.